Mets at Braves 6/12/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Game: Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets
Date & Time: 6/12/2018, 11:30 PM UTC
Latest Odds: ATL -148 O/U 8.5
TV Channel: ESPN

The New York Mets open a three-game series on the road Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves.

New York snapped an eight-game losing streak on Sunday by beating the New York Yankees 2-0 to avoid being swept in their Subway Series. The Mets’ Seth Lugo had six strong innings on the mound and Todd Frazier provided all the necessary runs with a two-run homer to give the Mets the win. New York released veteran first baseman Adrian Gonzalez on Sunday.

The Braves lost for the third time in four games on Sunday falling to the Dodgers 7-2. However, the Braves remained tied for first in the National League East with the Washington Nationals. Both Atlanta and New York are off Monday.
Asdurbal Cabrera leads the Mets with a .283 batting average, and team highs in hits with 67, home runs with 11 and RBIs with 36. New York has a team batting average of .230 while opposing hitters are averaging .251 at the plate against Mets pitching. On Tuesday, the Mets will send Jason Vargas to the mound. The lefthander this season is 2-4 with an ERA of 7.71, 27 Ks and 12 BBs.

Freddie Freeman leads the Braves with a .340 batting average and team highs in hits with 85 and RBIs with 45. Ozzie Albies leads the team in home runs with 15. Atlanta has a team batting average of .261 while opposing hitters are averaging .233 at the plate against Braves pitching. On Tuesday, the Braves will send Mike Foltynewicz to the mound. The right-hander this season is 5-4 with an ERA of 2.31, 88 Ks and 33 BBs.

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Betting Trends

New York has won just 3 of its last 16 games overall

The UNDER has cashed in 6 of the last 7 Mets games following a day off

Atlanta has won 7 of its last 10 home games

The UNDER has cashed in 5 of Foltynewicz’s last 8 starts at home

Free MLB Pick: Atlanta Braves -148

Atlanta has won 6 of the last 8 meetings between the two teams. The Braves have won 9 of their last 13 games at home versus an opponent with a winning record on the road. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win in close game tonight 5-4.

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